Characteristics and outcomes of women initiating ART during pregnancy versus breastfeeding in Option B+ in Malawi

Characteristics and outcomes of women initiating ART during pregnancy versus breastfeeding in Option B+ in Malawi

Abstract Background Malawi adopted the PMTCT strategy ‘Option B+’ in 2011, providing life-long ART for all HIV-infected pregnant and breastfeeding women. We explored differences in characteristics and outcomes of women initiating ART during pregnancy versus breastfeeding. Methods We conducted a retr...

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Main Authors: M. Landes, S. Sodhi, A. Matengeni, C. Meaney, M. van Lettow, A. K. Chan, J. J. van Oosterhout
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Option B+
Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV
ART initiation
Malawi
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3380-7

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